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Speaking with Your Doctor is Beneficial to Weight Loss

Posted: Dec 15 in Gastric Band Blog by

If you are overweight or obese and are struggling to lose weight on your own, then speaking with a weight loss specialist may be one of the most beneficial steps that you can take on route to living a healthier lifestyle. All too often, general physicians do not discuss weight issues during annual checkups, even when the patient is expecting and possibly even craving the medical advice.

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Just A Little Extra Weight Poses A Risk

Posted: Mar 24 in Gastric Band Blog by

We often hear that living a long life depends on trying to stay in shape, eating nutritious food and maintaining an ideal body weight. Despite this advice, many of us carry around just a few extra pounds and think that it poses minimal risk to our health.

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Are Blood Pressure Medications Making the Obesity Epidemic Worse?

Posted: Mar 08 in Gastric Band Blog by

A number of studies suggest that beta-blockers, one of the most common medications for high blood pressure, increase a patient’s obesity risk in a number of ways.

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The Basics of Food Addiction

Posted: Feb 07 in Gastric Band Blog by

When people work to lose weight, changing their eating habits is a crucial component to tackle. For many people, however, eating less and making healthier choices is far from simple. Some wonder if, much like with alcohol, one can be addicted to food. While this topic has been studied in the past, clear results have not always been determined.

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Weight Control Myths

Posted: Oct 07 in Gastric Band Blog by

It is no secret that weight loss is difficult. Even after LAP-BAND surgery, it can be hard to maintain successful weight loss if we stray from our diet or exercise programs. At times when we are finding adhering to our post bariatric surgery weight loss program difficult, it can be tempting to lean on common myths as an excuse for taking shortcuts or dismissing appropriate nutrition altogether.

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Waiting Period Before Bariatric Surgery May Be Unnecessary

Posted: Jul 19 in Gastric Band Blog by

If you are relying on your health insurance provider to cover the costs related to your bariatric surgery, you may have heard about the mandatory waiting period. Many insurance companies require a patient to wait up to six months from receiving approval before they can have the actual surgery.

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Bariatric Surgery Can Resolve Female Sexual Dysfunction

Posted: Jul 10 in Gastric Band Blog by

Morbidly obese women suffering from Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) who undergo bariatric surgery, whether Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, can experience significant improvement in all aspects of their sexual function as quickly as six months after the procedure, according to recent research.

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